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Could walking to school reduce childhood obesity?

Could walking to school reduce childhood obesity?

Source: KOMO TV

As obesity rates continue to rise in the United States, many experts are looking for new tools to fight this epidemic. But, a Seattle pediatrician is trying a more traditional method to keep children at a healthy weight: walking to school. Dr. Jason Mendoza of Seattle Children’s is featured in this story.

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